DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) – Adult Residential Services

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings. You will foster independence, promote social inclusion, serve as a positive role model, and collaborate with a team of DSPs, supervisors, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings.
• Help individuals develop life skills and make choices to foster independence.
• Support participation in community activities to promote social inclusion.
• Demonstrate empathy and patience as a positive role model.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow DSPs, supervisors, and families.

Requirements

• Valid NYS Driver's License held for at least 18 months with a clean driving history.
• Successful completion of Brightway Living and Learning Transportation Orientation.

Skills

• Empathy, compassion, and patience.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Brightway Living and Learning.
• Paid time off and other valuable benefits.
• Flexible schedules supporting work‑life balance.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.00 – $23.10. New hires who do not meet the driver’s‑license criteria will start at $19.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (37 hours total)
• Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (36 hours total)
• Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (36 hours total)